August · Ireland
Best time to visit Cliffs of Moher in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cliffs of Moher in August
Average temperature 16°C, 101 mm of rain, about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
7.7/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 101 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 16
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Cliffs of Moher scores 7.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 16°C, 101 mm of rain, and roughly 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Sheer Atlantic walls of nesting ledges and sea stack under comfortable May-September weather.
August holds up well in Cliffs of Moher — 4th best month
Temperatures hover around 16°C (61°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
101 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 7.7/10 on the same scale — 4th of 12 months, versus 8.4/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cliffs of Moher in August?
- In August, Cliffs of Moher averages 16°C, 101 mm of rain, and about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.7/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Cliffs of Moher?
- August earns a 7.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cliffs of Moher in August?
- Expect about 101 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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